Director of Assessment and School Improvement

Director of School Improvement and AssessmentPosition TitleDirector of School Improvement and AssessmentReports ToSuperintendentPosition SummaryThe Director of School Improvement and Assessment provides leadership for districtwide school improvementinitiatives, assessment programs, accountability measures, and data analysis processes. This position supportsschools in improving student achievement through strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, continuousimprovement practices, and the implementation of effective instructional strategies aligned to district and stateexpectations. The Director works collaboratively with district leaders, school administrators, teachers, andstakeholders to ensure high-quality teaching and learning practices that support the success of all students.Duties and ResponsibilitiesSchool Improvement Leadership? Support schools in continuous improvement processes, including needs assessments, root cause analysis,goal setting, and action planning.? Facilitate district and school leadership meetings focused on student achievement and organizationaleffectiveness.? Lead and facilitate Cognia accreditation processes, improvement planning, and stakeholder engagementactivities.? Monitor implementation of instructional frameworks, intervention systems, and improvement initiativesacross schools.GaMTSS Leadership? Provide leadership and oversight for the district's Georgia Multi-Tiered System of Supports (GaMTSS)framework implementation.? Support schools in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Tier I, Tier II, and Tier IIIinstructional and behavioral supports.? Coordinate districtwide GaMTSS processes to ensure alignment with district strategic goals andguidance.? Facilitate and support school-based MTSS teams and problem-solving processes.? Assist schools in analyzing academic, behavioral, attendance, and intervention data to guide decision-making.? Monitor fidelity of MTSS implementation across schools and grade levels.? Provide professional learning and coaching related to MTSS frameworks, interventions, progressmonitoring, and data analysisAssessment and Accountability? Oversee district assessment programs, including state and local assessments.? Coordinate administration procedures for state assessments and ensure compliance with state testingregulations and security requirements.? Analyze assessment data to identify trends, strengths, gaps, and areas for improvement.? Develop and disseminate reports related to student achievement, accountability measures, andassessment outcomes.? Support schools in utilizing assessment data to guide instructional decisions, interventions, andenrichment opportunities.Data Analysis and Instructional Support? Lead districtwide data analysis processes to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.? Collaborate with instructional leaders to identify evidence-based instructional strategies andinterventions.? Support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) through data protocols and continuousimprovement practices.? Provide guidance in the use of student performance data to improve teaching and learning.? Assist with monitoring implementation of MTSS, PBIS, and intervention frameworks.? Support schools in developing systems for progress monitoring and instructional effectiveness.Qualifications? Master's degree or higher in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Assessment, or relatedfield.? Experience as a district leader and/or school level administrator.? Valid Georgia leadership certification.? Successful experience in educational leadership, instructional support, assessment coordination, orschool improvement.? Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, accountability systems, and continuousimprovement practices.? Experience analyzing and interpreting student achievement data.? Knowledge of Georgia assessment and accountability systems preferred.? Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.Terms of Employment? Twelve-month position? Salary and work calendar established by the local board of education